Mack Gordon
Mack Gordon (born Morris Gittler; June 21, 1904 – February 28, 1959) was an American composer and lyricist for the stage and film. He was nominated for the best original song Oscar nine times in 11 years, including five consecutive years between 1940 and 1944, and won the award once, for "You'll Never Know". That song has proved among his most enduring, and remains popular in films and television commercials to this day. "At Last" is another of his best-known songs. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 21, 1904 (Warsaw), Died February 28, 1959 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 276-300 of 305 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W152527 | 10-in. | 10/16/1933 | You're my past, present and future | Ben Selvin and his Orchestra [Emil Coleman Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152563 | 10-in. | 11/23/1933 | Did you ever see a dream walking? | Meyer Davis Orchestra ; The Three Rascals | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152564 | 10-in. | 11/23/1933 | Many moons ago | Meyer Davis Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152606 | 10-in. | 5/7/1934 | Love thy neighbor | Henry Busse and his Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152610 | 10-in. | 5/11/1934 | She walks like you | Earl Burtnett ; Drake Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152621 | 10-in. | 7/10/1934 | Straight from the shoulder (Right from the heart) | Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152729 | 10-in. | 5/4/1934 | Good night, lovely little lady | Benny Krueger’s Orchestra ; George Beuler | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W152730 | 10-in. | 5/4/1934 | Once in a blue moon | Benny Krueger’s Orchestra ; George Beuler | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W26903 | 10-in. | 6/07/1940 | Time on my hands | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Columbia | CO29841 | 10-in. | 1941 | Cosi fanno in Argentina | Columbia Orchestra ; Clara Stella | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Columbia | CO31401 | 10-in. | approximately 1941 | Time on my hands | Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra ; Andre Kostelanetz | Instrumental ensemble | lyricist | |
| Columbia | W351112 | 10-in. | 10/13/1931 | Time on my hands (You in my arms) | Selvin’s Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| OKeh | W401444 | 10-in. | 12/10/1928 | You're just a little bit of everything I love | Seger Ellis | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E29392 | 10-in. | 3/6/1929 | You’re just a little bit of everything I love | Jay C. Flippen | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E36786 | 10-in. | 5/27/1931 | On a certain Sunday | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | E36909 | 10-in. | 7/7/1931 | Help yourself to happiness | Casa Loma Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E37241 | 10-in. | 10/6/1931 | Time on my hands (You in my arms) | Casa Loma Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E37287 | 10-in. | 10/8/1931 | Time on my hands (You in my arms) | Art Kahn's Orchestra [Brunswick Studio Orchestra] | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | E37333 | 10-in. | 10/28/1931 | Time on my hands (You in my arms) | Connie Boswell | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Brunswick | C2364 | 10-in. | 9/29/1928 | That’s what puts the sweet in home, sweet home | Edith Evans | Female vocal solo, with piano | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | LAE616 | 10-in. | 9/12/1929 | I’m walking with the moonbeams (Talking to the stars) | Belle Baker | Female vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Brunswick | [Br (U.K.) cat 134-b] | 10-in. | approximately Oct. 1927 | Walking on air | Ord Hamilton ; Kel Keech | Male vocal duet, with banjulele | songwriter | |
| Gramophone | 0B368 | 10-in. | 2/19/1931 | Time on my hands (You in my arms) | New Mayfair Dance Orchestra ; Ray Noble | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Vocalion | 20506 | 10-in. | 1/12/1937 | One never knows, does one? | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Vocalion | 23469 | 10-in. | 9/15/1938 | I've got a date with a dream | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gordon, Mack," accessed May 1, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105071.
Gordon, Mack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 1, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105071.
"Gordon, Mack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 May 2024.
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External Sources
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LCNAR: Gordon, Mack, 1904-1959 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85248159
Wikidata: Mack Gordon - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q743189
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/27250328
MusicBrainz: Mack Gordon - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/5d323d50-963b-456a-b4af-464c9e9e2f81
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